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EA05 XRW

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

82,122 mi
Last recorded82,122 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 XRW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc
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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 82,122 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 81,981 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2024 81,981 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 80,575 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 78,581 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 76,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth on inner tread and cracking around tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth on inner tread and cracking around tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 75,352 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 May 2019 72,391 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 68,190 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 65,389 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 61,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2015 57,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2014 53,453 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2013 48,577 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2012 42,839 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 May 2011 37,244 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2010 30,743 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 27,146 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 20,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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EA05 XRW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 74,404 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA05 XRW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA05 XRW registered?

EA05 XRW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is EA05 XRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA05 XRW shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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